Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: Stories of the Witch Knight and the Puppet Sorcerer -- Garth Nix, Hardcover

"I loved making the acquaintance of SirHereward and Mister Fitz. If you haven't met them yet, you are in for a treat. They are the best partnership in the world of fantasy since Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser." -- George R.R. Martin, co-editor "A Cargo of Ivories"

New York Times bestselling author Garth Nix's exciting adult debut: a new collection including all eight stories--plus a never-before-published story--featuring Sir Hereward and his sorcerous puppet companion Mister Fitz, gathered in one magical volume for the first time ever!

Sir Hereward: the only male child of an ancient society of witches. Knight, artillerist, swordsman. Mercenary for hire. Ill-starred lover.

Mister Fitz: puppet, sorcerer, loremaster. Practitioner of arcane arts and wielder of sorcerous needles.

Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: godslayers. Agents of the Council of the Treaty for the Safety of the World, charged with the location and removal of listed extra-dimensional entities, more commonly known as gods.

Together, they are relentless travelers in a treacherous world of magic, gunpowder, and adventure.

Compiled for the first time ever, these eight magical stories--plus an all-new tale, "The Field of Fallen Foe"--featuring fabulous, quintessential Garth Nix protagonists Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz comprise a must-have adult fantasy collection for fans and those about to discover the witch knight and his puppet sorcerer for the first time.

Author: Garth Nix
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Published: 08/22/2023
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.32h x 6.29w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9780063291966

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/26/2023
Library Journal 07/01/2023 pg. 55
Booklist 06/21/2023